Every song starts with a demo. Whether this means an acoustic voice memo recording or an experimental full-band track, this stage of the songwriting process is intended for fleshing out new ideas with complete vulnerability. L.S. Dunes is celebrating the spirit of demos with a stripped-down version of their song, “Old Wounds.” The release is a teaser for what’s to come in their upcoming collection, Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes. L.S. Dunes and Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green croons without holding any emotion back from the listener. The haunting melody plays homage to the original arrangement but without the aggressive… Read more »
This past weekend’s When We Were Young Fest sizzled under the scorching sun in Las Vegas, NV, as it kicked off on Saturday, October 21, and emerged as the ultimate pop-punk playground for fans of all generations. In contrast to last year’s weather-related cancellation on the first day, this year’s festival ran seamlessly, cementing its place in the annals of pop-punk history as a spirited showcase of pop-punk prowess. Read more: Green Day Announces New Album ‘Saviors,’ Releases New Single Featuring a riveting lineup that ranged from rising stars such as Beach Bunny, KennyHoopla, and Jean Dawson to seasoned pop-punk… Read more »
Coming off of back-to-back thunderous headlining performances this weekend at When We Were Young Fest, Green Day has announced the release of their forthcoming 14th album, Saviors, set to arrive on January 19, 2024. Setting the stage for their much-anticipated full-length is the album’s opening track and lead single, “The American Dream Is Killing.” This powerful anthem, which was previewed extensively during three unforgettable performances in Las Vegas, NV, has officially dropped with an accompanying film noir apocalyptic music video replete with zombies taking over the world. Read more: blink-182 Announces North American Tour With Pierce The Veil Reflecting back… Read more »
Loki Season 2 continues as Tyler Tate of Hollow Front returns to the show chat about Episode 2, their new album The Fear Of Letting Go coming out October 27th on UNFD, Loki and the MCU as a whole, Avengers: Secret Wars hype, The Boys spin-off Gen V, Queer Eye + Sean & Tyler pitch their new idea for a Metalcore Shark Tank TV show. Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow the Metalcore Nerds Playlist here Support Metalcore Nerds by buying Merch here
It has been an eventful week for Green Day and their fans! As When We Were Young Fest 2023 began to draw to a close and reached a fever pitch of thousands of fans basking in the pop-punk glory that the iconic band brings to the stage, the trio couldn’t help but treat fans to yet another yet-to-be-released, forthcoming single titled “Look Ma, No Brains!” This new track debut follows the live debut of their track “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” which is set to arrive on Tuesday, October 24. According to a fan account on TikTok under the… Read more »
Simple Plan brought their latest “Iconic” collaboration with Jax to the 2023 When We Were Young Fest stage. From the band’s 2022 LP Harder Than It Looks, “Iconic” was given a flashy revamp on October 13 with help from the “Victoria’s Secret” singer and TikTok star. Check out the onstage collaboration below. Simple Plan also played their hits “I’m Just A Kid,” “Perfect,” and, of course, “What’s New Scooby-Doo?“ When the song initially came out, Jax was floored and thrilled to be part of the remaking of the iconic track. “I was so so so excited when Simple Plan asked… Read more »
Everyone has that one song they hope to hear from their favorite band at a live show. Sometimes we get lucky and our favorite track is one of their hits, other times our favorite track isn’t as popular. Perhaps a b-side that rarely gets any love on the stage or a tune from an older album that hasn’t seen a spot in the setlist in years. A festival with a line-up as stacked as When We Were Young, there is potential for a load of surprises. Bands and artists tend to get a little weird as festivals. We crafted a… Read more »
If you’re not in Las Vegas right now, you are really missing out on some major musical milestones. Ahead of headlining When We Were Young Fest, Green Day played their brand-new song “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and revealed a forthcoming 2024 tour at their intimate club show. This wasn’t the only bright spot for the lucky fans who snagged a ticket to the 800-capacity Fremont Country Club show on October 19, as the band also played Dookie from beginning to end. Basically, this is the best way to celebrate the LP’s forthcoming 30th anniversary. In a recent Instagram… Read more »
This week Sean is joined by Joel Haston of PinUp Productions to talk about the return of our favorite villain turned hero, Loki. We explore the Bootstrap Paradox, the upcoming Multiversal threat, Loki’s role in the future Avengers movies and why this series is the MCU’s best! Catch Metalcore Nerds live Mondays @ 7pmEST on idobi Howl! Follow @MetalcoreNerds on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Tiktok! Follow the Metalcore Nerds Playlist here Support Metalcore Nerds by buying Merch here
In classic MUNA fashion, the trio surprised fans at The Greek Theatre with a fun cover. During their headlining shows on both October 11 and 12, the “Silk Chiffon” musicians covered “Since U Been Gone,” Kelly Clarkson‘s 2004 hit single. YouTube user @LizElze recorded the entire cover and noted in the video’s caption, “we all went a little feral for this ngl.” Check out the full cover below. This YouTube user was not lying, as TikTok user Jasmine Graham shared a video with the caption, “Help Katie told everyone off.” No worries, as “telling off” the crowd was all in… Read more »
